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sax-10
Owner's Manual

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Radio and television interference

"Warning - This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class 8 computing device,
pursuant to Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC rules. Operation with non-certified or non-verified equipment
is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception ."

The equipment described in this manual generates and If your equipment does cause interference to radio or
uses radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used television reception, you can try to correct the interference
properly , that is , in strict accordance with our instructions. by using one or more of the following measures·
it may cause interference with radio ai'ld television recep- •Turn the TV or radio antenna unti I the interference stops.
tion. •Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV
or radio.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with •Move the equipment father away from the TV or radio.
the limits for a Class B computing device i.n accordance •Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different
with the specifications in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC circuit than the TV or radio . (That is, make certain the
Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable pro- equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits
tection against such an interference in a residential ins ta I la- controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.I
tion. •Consider instal I ing a rooftop television antenna with
coaxial cable lead -in between the antenna and TV.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does If necessary, you should consult your dealer or an ex-
cause interference to radio or television reception, which perienced radio/television technician for additional sugges-
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, tions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the Federal Communications Commission
by the following measure:
•Disconnect other devices and their input /output cables "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-T V Interference
one at time. If the interference stops, it is caused by Problems"
either the other device or its I /0 cable.
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contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

CONTENTS

OJ PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 [TI Syncing the sequencers and rhythm

machines featuring different Sync
[3J OUTLINE ................... ................................. .. .. . 4 Modes ................ .. ..... ............................. ........ .. 12
1. Using the SBX-10 as a master device .. 5 1. MIDI Mode ................................................ 13
2. Using the SBX-10 as a converter ......... . 5 2. DIN SYNC Mode ... .. .... ....... ..... ................. 13
3. Sync'ing rhythm machines and 3. TIME BASE Mode ......................... .... ...... . 14
sequencers to a multi-track recorder .... 5
mMTR Mode ...................................................... 15
[I] Using the SBX-10 as a master device ....... 6 1. Tempo Programming with the Tap
1. Manual Mode ........................................... 7 Button and making a Click Track ........... 16
a. Start/Stop ........................................... 7 2. Playing the system ............. ..................... 17
b. Tempo Setting ................................... 8 3. Tempo Programming using click 17
c. Remote Control ................................. 8
2. Internal Mode ........................................... 9 Additional Explanation .... ......... .................... 18
a. Tempo Programming 1. TIME BASE .................................. ... .. ......... 18
(by tapping in real time} .................. 9 2. Ignoring MIDI messages ......................... 18
b. Tempo Programming 3. Battery Backup ................... ............ ........ .. 19
(by modifying the basic tempo) ..... 10
c. Start/Stop ........... ........ ...... ......... ......... 11 [I] SPECIFICATIONS .... ....................................... 20

Please read the separate volume "MIDI", before reading this owner's manual.

Copyright© 1985 by ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
 ITJ Panel Description

<Front Panel>

l@Roland

~-------+---«D Metronome
Indicator

~--------+---@Metronome
Level Knob

8 Display----+--

~-------+--@Start/Stop Button

OMode Button-+----
Die~===="---+---@Tap Button
0Play Button---t-------__J
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@Program Button+----------~
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<Rear Panel>

@Time Base In Jack

8Time Base Out Jack 1 @Start/Stop Remote Jack
©Time Base Out Jack 2 OClick In Jack
OMetronome Out Jack ©Click In Switch

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--TIMEBASE-- 0C IN POWER

iJ D-::-~.-+--~ Power Switch

0 AC Adaptor Jack
()DIN Sync In
Connector @)MIDI In Connector

®DIN Sync Out OMIDI Out Connector

Connector

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 [I] OUTLINE
The Roland SYNC Box SBX-10 has three main
IMPORTANT NOTE
functions as follows.
• Please use the appropriate line voltage which
is shown on the name plate. 1) Master device* to which rhythm machines
and sequencers synchronize
• This unit may get hot while operating, but
there is nothing to worry about.
2) Converter that enables rhythm machines
and sequencers featuring different Sync
• Avoid using the unit in extreme heat, hum idity
or where it may be affected by dust. ·
Modes* to sync each other.

• Use mild detergent for cleaning. Do not use 3) Interface that enables rhythm machines
solvents such as thinner. and sequencers to sync to the multi-track
recorder
• Please avoid placing or dropping anything
heavy on the power cable. * The device which decides the tempo of the
synchronization is called "Master" and the
• Operating the unit near a neon or fluorescent other "Slave" .
lamp may cause noise interference. If so,
change the angle of the SBX-10. * The Sync Modes which the SBX-10 can cope
with are;
• If the unit is not to be used for a long period of
time, unplug the cord from the socket. 1) M IDI
2) DIN SYNC
* Please do not pull the cord but the plug when 3) Time Base 48, 96 and 120
unplugging.
The following are further explanation on each
• The unit may not operate properly if turned on function .
immediately after turned off. If this happens,
simply turn it off, then turn it on again in after
about five seconds.

• Please do not disassemble the unit even if it

breaks down.

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 1. Using the SBX-10 as a Master device 2. Using the SBX-10 as a converter

MIDI IN
DEVICE
MIDI OUT

SBX-10
DIN SYNC OUT DEVICE with
DIN SYNC IN

DEVICE with
IMASTIR H.__s_s_x_-_1 o_:-. --1.__s_LA_v_E_,

TIME BASS IN

Using the SBX-10 as a converter, the rhythm

The rhythm machines and sequencers which fea- machines and sequencers that feature Sync
ture different Sync Modes can be played in the modes of 1) to 3) (shown on page 4) can be syn-
tempo of the SBX-10. chronized. Any of the sequencers or the rhythm
machines in this setup can be the master device.
There are two different tempo setting modes
"Manual" and "Program Tempo".
3. Sync'ing rhythm machines and
• Manual Mode sequencers to a multi-track recorder
While actually playing the Slave device connected
to the SBX-10, set the tempo on the SBX-10.
There are two methods for the tempo setting in
this mode.

1) Rotating the Tempo Knob

SLAVE
2) Tapping the Tap Button in the tempo you
like
SLAVE
• Program Tempo Mode

First, program the tempo of the entire music, then SLAVE

play it. There are three different methods for
programming tempo in this mode.
The SBX-1 O reads the click signal recorded in an
1) Tapping the Tap Button in the tempo empty track of the multi-track recorder, and the
you like. connected rhythm machines and sequencers syn-
chronize to the click. The metronome output of
2) Feeding the Click signal in the tempo you the SBX-10 can be used as the click.
like.

3) Programming the tempo for the entire

.. music, then modify it by tapping the Tap
Button or feeding external Click signals.

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 !I] Using the SBX-10 as a master device
The SBX-10 controls the tempo of the rhythm
machines and sequencers in this system.

There are two different methods for tempo control.

1) Manual Mode 2) Internal Mode

In this mode the tempo can be changed as the In this mode, the music is played in the tempo
music is being played. you have previously programmed.

• Connection

Pedal Switch
Device with EXT. CLOCK IN
DP-2
Time Base IN (Optional)
Microphone

Device with EXT. CLOCK

Time Base IN IN
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METRONOME OUT 2 OUT 1 IN REMOTE CLICK IN _ _ _ _ J

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---DIN SYNC---

000 OUT IN OUT OUT

• • •

Device with Device with Device with Device with

DIN Sync IN DIN Sync IN MIDI IN MIDI IN

* When connecting a microphone to the Click In

Jack ~' set the Click In Switch © to the MIC
position. When connecting an amplifier, set the
same switch to the LINE position.

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1. Manual Mode
a. Start/Stop
This mode allows you to change the tempo of the
music by using the Tempo Knob or Tap Button. Push the Start/Stop Button Ci), and the connected
rhythm machines and sequencers will start play-
When the SBX-10 is turned on, the Manual mode ing in the SBX-10's tempo which is shown in the
is automatically selected. This can be seen by Display. Pushing the same button again will stop
lighting of MANUAL of the Mode Indicators E). playing . While in playing, the Display f) shows a
When the other mode is already selected, push dot, and the Metronome Indicator G) flashes in
the Mode Button O as many times until the the set tempo. Rotaing the Metronome Level Knob
MANUAL indicator 8 lights up. Here, the Display 4i) will change the volume of the metronome. At
window f) shows the tempo set with the Tempo its fully counterclockwise position, no metro-
Knob, and this changes as you rotate the knob. nome sound is heard.

POWER

Push the Start / Stop Button.

Switch ON I

TEMPO

0
/

- -
....
SLOW 1 \FAST

A dot lights.
::~~MANUAL c:J EXT. CLICK

c:J MIDI c:JINT

Blinks to the tempo
c:J T.B.

fI
PLAY PROGRAM

;-. ,.
TEMPO LEVE

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= ::~~ MANUAL

~~~ T.B.

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 b. Tempo Setting c. Remote Control
1) Tempo Setting with the Tempo Knob By using the DP-2, the system can be started or
stopped with the pedal. Connect the pedal switch
By rotating the Tempo Knob Q, set the tempo to the Start/Stop Remote Jack@.
(from 20 to 250) you like. The Display shows the
set tempo.

2) Tempo Setting with the Tap Button

While the music is playing, tap the Tap Button O

in the tempo you like. The SBX-10 reads the IN REMOTE CLICK IN
tempo of the tapping and the Display shows the
tempo. Now, the music will play in that tempo.
J = 20 to 250 is the tempo that can be set by tap-
ping. The tapping slower than 20 will be ignored
and the one quicker than 250 will be read as 250.

Pedal Switch
DP-2
(Optional)

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2. Internal Mode
The Internal mode allows the tempo program-
ming of the entire music. Therefore, the music
will be automatically played in the programmed
tempo throughout. There are two different
methods for tempo programming; one is by
using the Tap Button and the other is by modify-
ing the basic tempo. The followi11g are the details
of each method.

a. Tempo Programming (by tapping in real time)

To program a tempo for each beat, tap the Tap

Button O in the tempo you like or use the exter-
nal click.

OPERATION

<D Press the Play Button 0 and the Program But- When feeding the external click sound, use the
ton O at a time. Click In Jackca.
When programming the tempo by using the Tap
P L A Y - - - - PROGRAM
Button Q, do not connect anything to the Click In
Jack caon the rear panel.

@ When you have completed the tempo pro-

gramming, push the Play Button 0 twice.

r::=J EXT. CLICK

Press both buttons
~~~NT

PLAY---

The indicator of the Program Button O will light

up showing that the SBX-10 is ready for tempo
programming.

* Set both the Metronome Level Knob © and The INT of the indicator 0 will light up.
the Click In Level Knob 4D to the maximum.

@ To program a tempo for each beat, tap the

Tap Button O in the tempo you like or feed
the click sound.

Tempo can be set from J

=20 to 250. If you do
not tap the Tap Button for more than 3 seconds,
the SBX-10 will regard that you have completed
the tempo programming. Therefore, if you re-
sume tapping, the SBX-10 will regard this as the
new tempo data, clearing the previous tempo
data.

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 b. Tempo Programming (by modify-
ing the basic tempo)

This method may be adopted for tempo program-

ming of the music in a consistent tempo . You
may want to quicken (accelerando) or slower
(ritardando) the basic tempo in the middle of the
music.

First, enter the basic tempo into the memory of ® Hold the Program Button O down for about 3
the SBX-10. Then change the tempo where seconds.
needed.

* When this method is taken, the entire memory TEMPO

(1022 beats) of the SBX-10 is used for the

tempo programming, therefore, the end of the
music cannot be programmed. This means
that you have to stop the music manually (by
pushing the Start/Stop Button).
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~ '
(See page 11 C. Start/Stop) SLOW 1 \FAST

=MANUAL c:::JEXT.CLICK
OPERATION
c::J MIDI =INT

CD Press the Play Button 0 and the Program But- c::J T.B.
P L A Y - - - - PROGRAM
ton O at a time.

=EXT.CLICK

=INT
LJ LJ
P L A Y - - - - PROGRAM
Hold the Button down
for 3 seconds

The Display window flashes.

When the programming is completed, the flash-

The indicator of the Program Button O lights up ing of the Display stops.
showing that the SBX-10 is ready for tempo pro-
gramming. Now, you can quicken or slower the tempo
wherever you like as follows.
* Set the Metronome Knob © and the Click In
Level Knob4Dto the maximum.
© Make sure that the indicator of the Program
0 By rotating the Tempo Knob, set the basic Button O is lighted and push the Start/Stop
tempo. Button«!).

The connected rhythm machines and sequencers

start playing in the basic tempo you have pro-
grammed. Here, the Display f) shows a dot, but
the Metronome Indicator does not flash and no
metronome sound is heard. Instead, the indicator
of the Program Button O flashes.

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 c. Start/Stop
Now, let's play the music.

OPERATION

® As you listen to the music, change the tempo CD Make sure that the INT indicator e is lighted.
by tapping the Tap Button O or feeding exter-
nal click sound. If the INT indicator is dark, push the Play Button
0 as many times until it lights up.
When programming the tempo by using the Tap
Button f), do not connect anything to the Click In @ Push the Start/Stop Button (l).
Jack Ci on the rear panel.
Now, the rhythm machines and sequencers will
While in above operation, the connected rhythm play the music in the programmed tempo. The
machines and sequencers stop playing, and the Display 8 shows a dot and the metronome Indi-
indicator of the Program Button O goes out. cator 4D flashes.

* The tempo of the last tapping or click sound ® If the tempo has been programmed in the
will be automatically programmed as the method of "b. Tempo programming (by mod-
tempo for the rest of the music. ifying the set tempo)", push the Start/Stop
Button (l) in the end of the music.
When the tempo programming is completed, the
Program Button (l) lights up. * If the tempo has been programmed in real time
tapping, the music will automatically stop in
Now, the tempo has been modified. If you wish to the end.
change the tempo again, for instance to return to
the original tempo from ritardando, repeat the The dot in the Display 8 and the Metronome Indi-
steps © and @ . cator 4D go out.

@ Push the Play Button 0 twice to leave the

tempo modifying mode.

=EXT. CLICK

~~:INT

PLAY---

~
LJ
The INT indicator C) will light up.

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 [}] Sync'ing the sequencers and rhythm machines featuring
different Sync Modes

The SBX-10 works as a converter for the rhythm Start the master device, and other devices con-
machines and sequencers which feature different nected to the SBX-10 will start sync'ing to the
Sync Modes (MIDI, DIN SYNC, TIME BASE). De- master. A dot appears in the Display f) to show
pending on the Sync mode of the master device, that the master device is now playing. The Metro-
the SBX-10 should be turned to the MIDI, DIN nome Indicator m
blinks in the tempo of the mas-
Sync or Time Base mode. ter device.

When the master device stops playing, the other

devices stop playing, too.

NOTE

When the master device is running, no operation

done with the SBX-1 O's front panel can be re-
ceived except for "Ignoring MIDI Messages".
(See page 18 .)

• Connection

Device w ith
Device with EXT. CLOCK IN
~
Time Base
Time Base IN
OUT
i(Master)

Device with EXT. CLOCK

Time Base IN i - 1 N
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0 0 0 0 0 0 MIC LINE
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METRONOME OUT 2 OUT 1 REMOTE CLJCKIN___J
--TIME BASE-- '" DC IN POWER

0 0 0 ®iD-o·
DIN SYNC MIDI

0 0 0j_T OUT
j_ OUT OUT
l
.aOFF

J , I
I
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I
I
L - - - - - - - - - I

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I I

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I I
I I
I I
Device with Device with I
Device with Device with
I
DIN Sync IN DIN Sync IN I MIDI IN MIDI IN I
I I
I I
..l
Device w ith
Device wit h
DIN Sync
Out MID I OUT

(Master) (Master)

* Choose only one master device.

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 1. MIDI Mode

When a MIDI device is used as a master, turn the

SBX-10 to the MIDI mode by pushing the Mode
Button Oas many times until the MIDI indicator
C) lights up. Also, make sure that the Display f)
2
shows" L/" .

Slave Device

Device with
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
.... SBX-10
I
(Master)
MIDI IN ....
1 Slave Device

c:::J MANUAL

;~;MIDI
c:::J T.B.

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2. DIN SYNC Mode
When the master device features DIN SYNC sys-
tem (Time Base=24). turn the SBX-10 to the DIN
SYNC mode by pressing the Mode Button O as
many times until the T.B. indicator C) lights up
?
and the Display shows " 1 L/ ".

Device with DIN SYNC OUT

DIN Sync OUT ~ SBX-10
n Slave Device

(Master) DIN SYNC IN

l Slave Device

NOTE c:::J MANUAL

c:::J MIDI

* Keep the Time Base In Jack @free. ;~~TB

* The slave devices cannot receive "Continue" ~

of the DIN SYNC master.
LJ
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 3. TIME BASE MODE

When the master device features the Time Base

48, 96 or 120 system, turn the SBX-10 to the Time
Bass mode by pushing the Mode Button O as
many times until the T.B. indicator e lights up
and the Display f) shows the appropriate time
q 2
base number L/ 8 , b or / 0 (depending on
the time base number of the master device).

Slave Device

TIME BASE TIME BASE OUT ~

J
Device SBX-10
~TIME BASE IN
(Master) ~

1 Slave Device

CJ MANUAL
c::J MIDI

:~fB.

~
LJ

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II] MTR Mode
The MTR mode allows the rhythm machines and Program the tempo of the music into the SBX-10,
sequencers to synchronize to the multi-track re- and record the click of the SBX-10 on the empty
corder. track of the multi-track recorder, then playback
the multi-track recorder. The SBX-10 reads the re-
corded click, allowing the connected rhythm
machines and sequencers to sync to the multi-
track recorder.

• Connection

Device with EXT. CLOCK IN

Time Base IN
MTR

Device with EXT. CLOCK IN LINE IN LINE OUT

Time Base IN

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METRONOME OUT 2 OUT 1 IN REMOTE CLICK IN _ _ _ J

---DIN SYNC---

OUT OUT OUT

•
Device with Device with Device with Device with
DIN Sync IN DIN Sync IN MIDI IN MIDI IN

* When a multi-track recorder is connected to

the Click In Jack Ci, set the Click In Switch© to
the INT position.

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 1. Tempo programming with the Tap Button and making a Click Track

SBX-10
METRONOME
OUT

Program the tempo of the music into the SBX-10

by tapping the Tap Button beat by beat in real
time. Meanwhile, record the metronome output
of the SBX-10 on an empty track of the multi-
track recorder.

CD Press the Play Button 0 and the Program But- Tempo can be set from .J =20 to 250. If you do
ton eat the same time. not tap the Tap Button for more than 3 seconds,
the SBX-10 will regard that you have completed
the tempo programming. Therefore, if you re-
=EXT.CLICK sume tapping, the SBX-10 will regard this as the
=INT
new tempo data, clearing the previous tempo
data.
P L A Y - - - - PROGRAM

© When you have programmed the tempo up to

the end of the music, push the Play Button 9.

;~:EXT. CLICK
=INT
The Program Button(:) lights up showing that the
tempo programming is now possible.
PLAY---

@ Set the multi-track recorder to the recording ~

mode.
LJ
Set the Metronome Knob G) and the Click In Level
Knob 4D to the maximum positions. The EXT. CLICK indicator E) lights up.

@ Program the tempo by tapping the Tap But- ® Stop the multi-track recorder and rewind the
ton O in real time. tape up to the beginning of the music.

If music is already recoreded on other track of the

multi-track recorder, tap the Tap Button to that
music up to the end of the music. As you tap the
Tap Button, the SBX-10 generates metronome
sound which you should record onto the multi-
track recorder. The appropriate level for recording
is "-3" to " O" dB on the VU meter of the recorder.

NOTE

* Do not touch the Start/Stop Button Ci).

* When tapping the Tap Button O for tempo

programming, keep the Click In Jack 4i free.

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2. Playing the System

Slave Device

SBX-10
CLICKIN
~---~

Slave Device

Now that the tempo programming and the click

track making are completed, you can sync the
rhythm machines and sequencers to the multi-
track recorder.

OPERATION

CD Make sure that the EXT. CLICK indicator 8 is When the first beat of the click sound you have re-
lighted, set the Click In Level Knob G to the corded is fed into the SBX-10, the connected
maximum, and push the Start/Stop Button fi). rhythm machines and sequencers start playing.

The Display f) shows a dot. When the music ends, the dot in the Display f)
goes out.
@ Start the multi-track recorder a little before
the music begins.

3. Tempo Programming using click

Cowbell etc.

OPERATION

CD Through the Click In Jack O. feed click sounds. @ Using the Click In Level Knob $. adjust the
input level so that the Click Indicator f) will
To feed click sound directly from the microphone, blink in the tempo of the click sounds.
set the Click In switch ©to the MIC position. And
when connecting an amplifier or multi-track re-
Click
corder, set it to the LINE position.
Indicator

Click sound

When you have completed programming the

tempo using the click signal , make the click track
and play it back in exactly the same method as
"1" and "2".

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 Additional Explanation

1. TIME BASE TIME BASE

OUT1 OUT2

The TIME BASE OUT jacks on the rear panel

send out the pulse waves of 0 to 5V. 48, 96 or
120 pulses per J can be selected with the Time
Base Switch.

* Change the positions of this switch depending

on the time base of the connected device.

2. Ignoring MIDI Messages

When the SBX-10 is setup with a computer and To avoid such troubles, the SBX-10 has the func-
other devices in a ring junction way as shown tion of ignoring all MIDI messages.
below, you may be annoyed by troubles such as
MIDI signal's oscillation, etc. This happens be-
cause some of the MIDI signals fed through the
MIDI IN are sent from the MIDI OUT in exactly the
same shape.

~ ...
' l 1 l 1 l 1
SBX-10 MIDI
Computer MIDI Keyboard
Sound Module

OPERATION

While holding the Mode Button O down, press

both the Start/Stop Button 0 and the Tap Button
Gata time. The indicators of the Mode Button 0,
Play Button 0 and the Program Button Q will
light up. This shows that all MIDI messages are
ignored.

lndic~ators
1]1
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up: J i g h t
PROGRAM

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MODE
\ r
While holding the button down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Press both buttons

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To leave this Ignore Messege mode, push the Tap
Button while holding the Play Button 0- The
SBX-1O is then returned to the usual mode that
receives MIDI messages.

MODE

While holding the button down Press the button

3. Battery Backup

The SBX-10 features battery backup system that

retains the tempo data in memory even wheri
turned off. This is fully supported by a battery
which is to last more than 5 years, but it depends
on how many months had been passed before it
was purchased. Also, please have your local
Roland dealer do the job.

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 ~ SPECIFICATIONS
Memory Capacity: Max. 1022

Playing Time (when the memory is full used,

MM = 120): Approx. 8 minutes

Buttons and Switches Connectors

Mode Button Click In Jack

Play Button (Line: -20dBm/Mic: -5dBm, 10k!1)
Program Button Metronome Out Jack (1 Vp-p Max)
Start/Stop Button Time Base In Jack (0 to 5V)
Tap Button Time Base Out Jack 1 (5V)
Time Base Out Switch 1 (48/96/120) Time Base Out Jack 2 (5V)
Time Base Out Switch 2 (48/96/120) MIDI IN Connector
Click In Level Knob MIDI OUT Connector
Metronome Level Knob DIN Sync In Connector
Tempo Knob DIN Sync Out Connector
Click In Switch (MIC/LINE) AC Adaptor Jack
Power Switch Start/Stop Remote Jack
Dimensions: 226(W) x 225(D) x 61 (H) mm
Display and Indicators 87/a" x 87/a" x 23/a"

Mode Indicators ( x 5) Weight: 1.5 kg /3 lb 50 oz

Metronome Indicator
Click Indicator Accessories
Display (7 segments, 3 figures) MIDI/SYNC Cable
Connection Cord LP-25
AC Adaptor (9V, specific for SBX-10)

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SBX-10 MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Function ..... ..... . MIDI OTHER MIDI OTHER

Basic Defa ult x x x x

Channel Changed x x x x

Default x x x x
Mode Messaged x x x x
Altered ************** x x

Note x x x x
x x
*
Number True voice ************** *
Velocity Note ON x x x x
Note OFF x x x x
*
*
After Key 's x x x x
Touch Ch's x x x x
*
*
Pitch Bender x x x x
*
0 - 12 1 x x x x
*

Control

Change

Program x x x x
*
Change True # **************
System Exclusive x x x x *
System Song Pos x x x x
Song Sel x x x x
*
Common Tune x x x x
*
*
System Clock x 0 0 x
Real Time Commands x 0 x
**
0 **
Aux Local ON / OFF x x x x
All Notes OFF x x x x
*
Mes- Active Sense x x x x
*
sages Reset x x x x
*
*
Notes Fun ction Messages received from MIDI IN are directly
* transmitted to MIDI OUT.
While in MIDI MOOE, messages received from
** MIDI IN are transmi tted to MIDI OUT.

Mode 1 OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON, MONO 0 Yes

\11ode 3 OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF, MONO x No
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SBX-10 MIDI Implementation

1. TRANSMITTED DATA

l. 1 While in MANUAL, DIN SYNC, TIME BASE 48, 96, 120, IN TE RNAL
MTR mode

Status Second Thi rd Description

1111 1000 Ti m ing Clock

1111 1010 Start
1111 1011 Cont inu~
1111 1100 Stop

1 2 While in MIDI mode

No messages are transmitted.

2. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA

2. While in MANUAL.DIN SYNC , TIME BASE 48,96 , 120,INTERNAL or

MTR mode

No messages are recognized for its internal function.

2. 2 While in MIDI mode

Status Second Thi rd Description

1111 1000 Timing Clock

l 11 1 10 1 0 Start
11 I I 1011 Continue
1111 1100 Stop

3. TRANSMITTED DATA

3. 1 While in MANUAL, DIN SYNC, TIME BASE 48, 96. 120, INTERNAL or
MTR mode

The following messages received from MIDI IN are directly

transmitted to MIDI OUT .

Status Second Thi rd Descript i on

--------- ---------
100X 0kkk kkkk 0vvv Note ON/OFF
1010 0kkk kkkk 0vvv Key pressure
101 1 0ccc 0vvv Control change.Mode message
l l 0X 0vvv Program cha n ge , Channel pressure
I I 10 0vvv 0vvv Pit ch bender

1111 0010 0ppp pp pp 0ppp PPPP Song Position Pointer

Jill 0011 0ss s Song Select
1111 0110 Tune request

1111 0000 Exclusive

1111 0111 EOX

1111 Jill System reset

3 .2 While in MIDI mode

The following messag es received from MIDI IN in addition to

messages described in 3. l are directly t ransmitt ed to MIDI OUT.

Status Second Thi rd Description

11 11 1000 Timing clock

1111 1010 Sta rt
1111 1011 Continue
1111 1100 Stop

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